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Registration Opens
December 1
Winter 2026
linnbenton.edu/register | 541-917-4840
January — March
Important Dates:
Classroom Spotlight:
Winter Term: January 5 - March 20
Better Bones & Balance with Monica Whipple
Dec. 1
Registration opens
Jan. 12
Most Community Education classes start*
Jan. 19, Feb. 16
LBCC closed - no classes
*Ceramics and Swimming starts the week of Jan 5
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany, OR 97321-3755
Monica has been teaching at LBCC for about 20 years. Her love of teaching led her to pursue additional training, and she now also offers Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Sun Style Tai Chi in addition to her Better Bones & Balance classes. “Because I love teaching, it’s easy to make the class fun,” Monica shared, and her students couldn’t agree more. Students describe her classes as upbeat, motivating, and full of variety. “I don’t work out at home, but I’ll drive over here to go to class!” one student shared. Monica incorporates lively music and an eclectic blend of movements to keep everyone engaged. Her BBB technique–focused activities include squats, lunges, stomps, and weighted vests, along with benches for aerobics, weights, resistance bands, stability balls, and both dynamic and static stretching. Students appreciate that Monica “leads by example,” demonstrating each move at the front of the class with enthusiasm and attention to proper technique. Many participants notice physical benefits, sharing that they “feel like the class slows
down the aging process.” They also value the social aspect, saying they’ve gained friends and community, making the class feel more like a fun hangout than a workout. Join Monica for an energetic and supportive fitness experience at LBCC!
Teach what you love! Community Ed is hiring enthusiastic instructors with skills to share! Enjoy flexible hours, great pay, and a supportive team. Contact Sue Stone at stones@linnbenton.edu to learn more.